06/01/2025

Anamandy
104 Reviews

Anamandy
1
An Amber Floral Miscategorized as a Chypre
This reminds me very much of White Rose de Alix by Atkinson, and as such is also mislabeled as a Chypre when it is actually an Amber Floral. I do not think it has much to do with Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Toilette, as some like to compare it, except for the similar musk. This is mostly amber with citrus notes and a beautiful mélange of flowers, the ylang and rose being the most prominent with the osmanthus adding apricot nuances. As the base comes more to the fore, it gets a little musky but not powdery and beautifully accompanies the vanilla and a clean and green barely perceptible patchouli. Fortunately, I get no soap or shampoo.
It really is a lovely scent, but it smells so similar to White Rose de Alix, which I already own, that I don't feel the need to add a bottle of this to my wardrobe. Of course, that is subject to change should White Rose de Alix ever be discontinued, then this would make a fine substitution. In the meantime, the travel sprayer that I have of this will do.
It really is a lovely scent, but it smells so similar to White Rose de Alix, which I already own, that I don't feel the need to add a bottle of this to my wardrobe. Of course, that is subject to change should White Rose de Alix ever be discontinued, then this would make a fine substitution. In the meantime, the travel sprayer that I have of this will do.